LTB 198/21 – Royal Mail Vehicle Tyre and Maintenance Policy – Update

No: 198/21

13 May 2021

For the Immediate Attention of All:                                                                                          

Postal Branches

Divisional Representatives

Area Distribution Representatives

Dear Colleagues

Royal Mail Vehicle Tyre and Maintenance Policy – Update

 Please find attached for the information of Branches and Representatives the latest version of the Royal Mail Vehicle Tyre and Maintenance Policy which is available on the Royal Mail Share Point for those with access.

All aspects of the policy remain as previously with the exception of the following changes;

• 1 – Tyres over 10 years old are covered under new legislation as of February 2021 (LTB 022/21 refers)
• 1 – Where the vehicle’s tyre depth has gone below the RM minimum tread depth, but remains legal to drive, an appointment with the nearest RM Fleet Workshop or external contractor used for tyre services, where appropriate, should be made to have the tyres replaced prior to their reaching the minimum legal tread depth.
• 2.5 – Alpine Tyres (commonly referred to as Winter Tyres) are available by special request where absolutely necessary.

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to the relevant department:

Network & Distribution: Davie Robertson, Assistant Secretary, email: dwyatt@cwu.org quoting reference: 014.01

Deliveries & Collections: Mark Baulch, email njones@cwu.org quoting reference: 300

Fleet: Carl Maden, email khay@cwu.org quoting reference:  220

Yours sincerely,

Davie Robertson                               

Assistant Secretary                            

Mark Baulch

Assistant Secertary

Carl Maden

Assistant Secretary (Acting)

LTB 198/21 – RM Vehicle Tyre Maintenance Policy

Attachment: Royal Mail Fleet – Vehicle and Trailer Tyre Replacement Policy